Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jul 2020 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
4 ft
2 — 6.6 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 8 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
N, 14 mph
1 — 22 mph
Chart showing grouped wave observations for Gascogne. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.
About Gascogne wave buoy
Gascogne (WMO 62001) is an offshore buoy in the Bay of Biscay region (45.2300°N, 5.0000°W). It is positioned to observe Atlantic swell and storm systems affecting western France, northern Spain and the western approaches. It typically measures directional waves and marine meteorology for forecasting and maritime safety.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | W | 16 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | WNW | 12 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | W | 9 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | WSW | 16 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | WNW | 12 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | NNE | 13 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | ENE | 16 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | NE | 15 | - | |
| 3 | 6 | NW | 9 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | N | 15 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | NE | 19 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | NE | 19 | - | |
| 3 | 5 | N | 12 | - | |
| 3 | 4 | NNW | 13 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | NNW | 14 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | N | 10 | - | |
| 3 | 5 | NE | 14 | - | |
| 3 | 5 | ENE | 14 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | NNE | 18 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | N | 15 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | NNE | 17 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | NNE | 18 | - | |
| 2 | 4 | NNW | 10 | - | |
| 2 | 5 | WNW | 9 | - | |
| 3 | 5 | WSW | 15 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | NNW | 8 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | SW | 12 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | N | 13 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | NE | 12 | - | |
| 3 | 5 | ENE | 12 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | W | 12 | - |